Engineer II

Job Description

Are you interested in working on cutting-edge projects in the marine and offshore industry?

ABS is a global leader in providing classification services, technical advisory support, and solutions that advance safety, quality, and innovation. In this role, the Stability Engineer II is responsible for performing intact and damage stability analyses for a wide range of marine vessels and offshore units. This role supports vessel design, modification, regulatory compliance, and client approvals by applying industry-recognized stability software and international regulations. The engineer works independently on moderately complex assignments and may support senior-level engineers.

What You Will Do:

• Perform intact and damage stability analyses for various marine vessels and offshore units.
• Prepare stability books, trim and stability reports, loading manuals, and damage stability calculations.
• Apply IMO, SOLAS and applicable classification society rules.
• Utilize GHS, Seasafe, NAPA, AutoCAD, and Rhino/RhinoCAD for modeling and analysis.
• Support vessel modifications, conversions, and regulatory submissions.
• Coordinate with naval architects, shipyards, owners, operators, and classification societies

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture.
• Minimum 5 years of direct intact and damage stability analysis experience or experience working in classification societies with stability exposure. Demonstrated computer literacy, including familiarity with engineering software.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in GHS, Seasafe, and NAPA.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Rhino/RhinoCAD.
• Strong understanding of hydrostatics, intact and damage stability, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments.
• Ability to obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.

It Would Be Nice If You Had

• Experience with class society interactions.
• Background in vessel conversion or modification projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Reporting Relationships:

The incumbent reports to a senior-level engineer or technical manager. This position does not have any direct reports.

About Us

We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.

ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We're at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.

About Our Benefits

ABS Bureau proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Bureau also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.

Equal Opportunity

ABS Bureau is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.


Notice

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Other

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs